2008 ILA Update #9

NEWS RELEASE

Governor Vetoes Another Library Bill
Governor Rod Blagojevich vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 2321 yesterday. Sponsored by Senator Donne E. Trotter (D-17, Chicago), the bill would have allowed county boards to authorize an increase in county law library fees (now, $13) of not more than (i) $18 in 2008, (ii) $19 in 2009, and (iii) $21 in 2010 and thereafter. The bill passed in the Illinois Senate on April 17 by a vote of 42 to 12; Illinois House of Representatives on May 22 by a vote of 76 to 34; and both chambers on May 22.

The governor vetoed the bill on Tuesday, August 19 because it would allow local government, if they choose, to increase fees.

ILA will work for an override of the governor’s veto during the Fall 2008 Veto Session in November.

The next ILA Public Policy Committee meeting will be Monday, September 8 at noon at the Alliance Library System, DuPage Library System, Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago), Illinois State Library, Lewis & Clark Library System, Metropolitan Library System (Burr Ridge), North Suburban Library System, Rolling Prairie Library System, and Shawnee Library System via VTEL videoconferencing.

Your attendance and participation is welcomed.